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Expert Profile: Jerry Mael

Expertise:  Master of 'bang for the buck' audio upgrades.
Specialties include: Overall Accoutics, Gain structure/settings and Enclosure design, system design/consultation, when/where to get which upgrades and other pertinent info for the mobile audio enthusiast and much much more.


Experience in the area
Eight years IASCA - Pro 251-500 watt class
With Allexperts since 1999.
30+ years of overall professional sound and accoustical/electronic experience (since 1977) including: Sound Offs, Home audio, Mobile audio, Live sound, Churches, Theater, and Recording Studios to name a few. Drum Tech for the Banshee reunion tour (four CD's), eight years as soundman with a regional act called Champion.

Have installed mobile systems for the Kansas City Chiefs, BB King and many well known band members and about as many high wattage (over 1500 watt) HT systems. If I cannot directly answer your question I will use my vast resource network to help you get a usable answer.
My specialty as it is offered here, is Mobile and Home Audio Consultation.
Please use the PRIVATE QUESTION option or the answer will be very short.

Favorite Mobile components (shall we drop a few names?):
Any amplifier based on Robert Zeff designs. Examples are Diamond, Zapco, Hifonics, Autotek, ect. And of course, Nakamichi (yes, still in business)
McCaulley, Polk and Dynaudio Speakers.
Clarion/Nakamichi headunits and processors.

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What do you like about this subject?  Anything but 'boom' based audio systems. :) In the buisness since 1977
Favorite quotable:
#1 "If you can't crank it... YANK IT!"
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  1) Not near enough qualified people volunteer, here. 2) I get about 350 questions a year. 3) Gold plated connectors' best attribute is corrosion resistance. You will never hear the difference (but it is measurable).
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  That I can help otherwise well-intentioned audio enthusiasts realise that Dynamics are more fun than pure Sound Pressure Level!! In an accurate system, SPL is a by product of the accuracy.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  I would not have a Bose or Infinity Mobile System in my ear (even if it fit a dozen!). However, as a consultant, I can sure advise you on what to do with one when it starts going south.

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Recent Answers from Jerry Mael
2008-10-27  using the tv a pc speaker You should be able to run the line out on the SB to the line inputs on the tv but you will need a stereo 1/8" to rca adapter available at radio shack. Then just be sure the Audio and Video inputs are plugged...
2008-10-01  replace factory radio from excursion with after market compatability Good question, Skip. The best resolve for questions which concern interfacing to an existing factory A/V system is to go to www.crutchfield.com Copy/Paste this link in to a browser to go to their 'outfit...
2008-09-13  99 buick regal monsoon system speakers Did you talk to the reps at Crutchfield about this yet? Call 1-800-319-8264 (this number is located at the top of their page) If their 'outfit my car' link does not take you to 'your' system, you...
2008-09-05  My Amp. This is why you always disconnect the negative battery terminal before you work on these. If I understand your question correctly, I would be looking for an inline fuse on that 12 volt wire which has...
2008-01-04  Peavy Powered Mixer Presuming you are using the XLR connectors, the mic and the input channel you used are ok, I would try a different channel, first. If the unit was used (and it probably is or you would be at the peavey...
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